Most people think about math and cringe. It doesn't have to be that way.
Math is much easier to understand than schools often make it seem. Schools generally teach processes without creating real understanding. They tell you "what" to do but not "why" to do it. It's extremely difficult for a student who doesn't understand the "why" behind the math to then follow the right steps in the right situations.
I explain the "why."
I explain how concepts connect to real world situations so...
Most people think about math and cringe. It doesn't have to be that way.
Math is much easier to understand than schools often make it seem. Schools generally teach processes without creating real understanding. They tell you "what" to do but not "why" to do it. It's extremely difficult for a student who doesn't understand the "why" behind the math to then follow the right steps in the right situations.
I explain the "why."
I explain how concepts connect to real world situations so that equations have meaning. I explain what each step in a process is actually doing and how it brings a problem-solver closer to a solution. I help students visualize and connect quantitative relationships in a variety of ways which creates depth of understanding. I build on what students already know, using each student's own strengths to fill in gaps in understanding in ways that make sense to them personally, and I make connections between concepts to reinforce and retain knowledge.
If this approach appeals to you, I would love to work with you!
I have a Master of Arts in Teaching, over a year of math tutoring and test-prep experience, and one year of experience as an extracurricular STEAM instructor. I've worked with students as young as 4 (early STEAM concepts) and as old as 19 (GED and ACT prep). I'm passionate about math, and I enjoy solving math puzzles as a hobby, especially if I have my cat or dog keeping me company. :)
I am inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly, and LGBTQ+ affirming.
